A good half a year since Ubisoft confirmed its existence, is finally here. The 2003 action-adventure game is a cult hit, broadly considered to be one of Ubisoft’s best games. And now, it’s available to play on modern hardware thanks to this absolutely superb remaster that does the original the justice it thoroughly deserves.
is one of the most thoughtful remasters we’ve seen in years, expertly enhancing textures, shadows, and lighting while still retaining the iconic look and feel of the original game. There are a handful of welcome additions like a development gallery, unlockable cosmetics, and even a brand new questline that ties into (so, fret not; it seems Ubisoft still plans on releasing the prequel eventually). What’s also notable is the incredibly fair $19.
99 / £17.99 price tag. In an age where remasters often charge a premium for much less (oh hello, ), it’s very refreshing to see Ubisoft put out at a more accessible, great-value price.
Beyond belief In you play as Jade, a reporter who doubles as a guardian to orphaned children at her lighthouse home. After an attack by the DomZ - a mysterious alien race - threatens to destroy her home and kidnap the children, both she and her adoptive uncle, Pey’j, embark on a mission that slowly unravels the truth behind the world they live in, the enigmatic DomZ, and the Alpha Sections - the militant security force that governs it. Both Jade and Pey’j are incredibly likable characters.
They have fantastic chemistry, .
